Venezuelans are desperately searching for survivors after powerful earthquakes, with hopes fading as days pass. The cash-strapped government faces immense pressure to manage the humanitarian crisis, providing aid and shelter to thousands left homeless. Despite government efforts to showcase recovery, questions linger about the true extent of damage and the effectiveness of the response, as aftershocks continue to rattle the nation.

More than 51,000 people are missing after two quakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday (Jun 24).

After two powerful earthquakes, rescue teams from around the globe are in a race against time to pull survivors from the rubble.